These rich, chocolate-coated peanut butter balls are a decadent, no-bake treat that’s high in protein and low in carbs. With a creamy peanut butter center and crisp sugar-free chocolate shell, they’re perfect for snacking, post-workout fuel, or satisfying sweet cravings without derailing your goals.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Very high protein from whey + peanut butter
- No baking required — ready in minutes
- Sugar-free and blood-sugar friendly
- Great for meal prep and freezer storage
- Tastes like a candy bar but fits keto/low-carb lifestyles
Ingredients (Makes 20–24 balls)
Filling:
- 1 cup (250g) natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
- ½ cup (50g) vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
- ⅓ cup (65g) allulose or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating:
- 1 cup (180g) sugar-free chocolate chips (Lily’s or similar)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until a thick dough forms. If too crumbly, add 1–2 tsp melted coconut oil.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt sugar-free chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick. Let excess drip off, then place back on the parchment.
- Refrigerate or freeze until chocolate is set (about 10–15 minutes). Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition (Per Ball, approx. 1/22)
- Calories: ~110
- Protein: 6–7g
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fat: 8g
